Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 13 months prior to the TX200V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 matches up against the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 compared to the TX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and TX200V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.